Meet Stefan Nesci

Stefan Nesci is a chiropractic intern currently completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. He is excited to be continuing his clinical internship in Kelowna, where he looks forward to gaining hands-on experience and working closely with patients in a community-based setting under the guidance of Dr. Christine Col.

Stefan developed an early appreciation for health and movement through participation in multiple sports, including hockey, basketball, and soccer. Through years of training and competition, he experienced and observed a wide range of sports-related injuries. These experiences sparked a strong interest in understanding injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the role conservative care plays in keeping people active.

While managing his own injuries, Stefan personally experienced the benefits of chiropractic care, which played a meaningful role in his recovery and overall function. In addition, seeing the relief and improved quality of life that chiropractic care can provide for patients further reinforced his decision to pursue this profession. Helping people get out of pain—and supporting and educating them on how to stay out of pain—has become a central motivation in his approach to care.

Throughout his education at UWS, Stefan has received training in patient assessment, manual therapy techniques, rehabilitation exercises, and chiropractic adjusting. He values an evidence-informed approach and believes patient education is a key component of effective care. As a chiropractic intern, Stefan is committed to providing individualized, attentive treatment and helping patients reduce pain, improve function, and return to the activities that matter most to them.